Ares vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ares

Boy #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Ares Rank #295

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #295 for Ares.

Is Ares or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Ares at #295 in the United States.

What do Ares and Maxwell mean?

Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Ares and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Ares is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.